Compare performance (170 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or NIO EL6?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Nissan Primastar Bus is marginally cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 528 £.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL6 offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is marginally lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 172 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries substantially more – 1,002 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 527 kg.
The NIO EL6 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.
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The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
181 - 182 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
9
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
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Length
4,854 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
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Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 170 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
110 - 125 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
NIO
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